Overall survival using local excision techniques with and without radiation compared with APR for stage I rectal cancer: A SEER based analysis No significant financial relationships to disclose. This ...

Among patients with high-risk malignant colorectal polyps, 19% had residual disease, with rates of 25% in the immediate surgery group vs 9% in the nonoperative management group. The rate of rectum and ...

Patients who qualify for endoscopic removal of large complex polyps and non-invasive surface cancers are still often referred for higher-risk surgery. "The big picture issue is that patients are still ...